www.afewerktekle.com

A Dedicated Website for The World Most Honorable Maitre Artiste World Laureate IOM.CH Afewerk Tekle will be launched by StudioNet as part of its social responsibility program.

StudioNet has been involved in as part of StudioNet's social responsibility program called "Safeguarding traditions & ancient knowledge to promote development" which is set up especially to create awareness about Ethiopia's rich civilization. We aim to celebrate, and preserve our enduring, rich, and diverse cultural and historical heritages enabling us to portray the treasure trove of our country's heritage through an array of articles covering the various aspects studied by eminent scholars, researchers and academicians over a long period of time.

The endeavor of the company is to document these facts, history and knowledge and transfer it to the next generation. Hope you will take part in this big mission.

Afewerk Tekle (born 22 October 1932) is one of Ethiopia's most celebrated artists, particularly known for his paintings on African and Christian themes as well as his stained glass.

Born in Ankober to Feleketch Yamatawork and Tekle Mano, Afewerk grew up under the Italian occupation during the Second World War. Following the war, in 1947, Afewerk decided that he wanted to help rebuild Ethiopia and elected to travel to England to study mining engineering. Before departing, Afewerk, together with other students leaving to study overseas, was addressed by Emperor Haile Selassie. Afewerk recalls being told "you must work hard, and when you come back do not tell us what tall buildings you saw in Europe, or what wide streets they have, but make sure you return equipped with the skills and the mindset to rebuild Ethiopia".

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